Kensington's Dining Room

We strive to serve Connecticut-grown foods, prepared with health-promoting culinary practices. Please note that while nutritional facts on calories, protein, carbohydrates and fat are listed, these are only an approximation. Enjoy!

Appetizers

Amaretto Shrimp
Crispy shrimp tossed in a sweet & spicy almond emulsion,
with walnut crumbs and micros
Calories: 329, protein: 14 grams, carbohydrates: 12 grams, fat: 25 grams
$12

Mozzarella & Roasted Green Bell
With tomato, micros, roasted green bell pepper, spicy sherry-pepper vinaigrette, olive oil and pyramid salt
Calories: 118, protein: 14 grams, carbohydrates: 4 grams, fat: 5 grams
$8

Pumpkin Pillow
Pumpkin and semolina flour pouch filled with sage-infused roasted butternut squash poached in onion stock with browned anise-butter drizzle
Calories: 137, protein: 4 grams, carbohydrates: 22 grams, fat: 5 grams
$8

Lobster & Prawn
In the shell, split lobster tail with a duet of prawns
Presented with lemon emulsion, ponzu & cocktail sauce
Calories: 210, protein: 40 grams, carbohydrates: 2 grams, fat: 4 grams
$22

Chorizo & Cheese Melt
House-made chicken chorizo and brie,
served over plantain tostones with tomato and greens
Calories: 501, protein: 24 grams, carbohydrates: 31 grams, fat: 32 grams
$9

Baby Rossini
Medium-rare beef tenderloin morsels with truffled foie gras pâté
and green peppercorn Bourbon deglaze
Calories: 352, protein: 23 grams, carbohydrates: 3 grams, fat: 28 grams
$14

Soups

Soup of the Day
Our Chef’s daily creation
$6

Salads

Roasted Vegetable Salad
Beets, carrots, squash, arugula, shaved purple onion and
pancetta chips with goat cheese vinaigrette
Calories: 102, protein: 4 grams, carbohydrates: 4 grams, fat: 8 grams
$7

Garden Bouquet
Baby greens in a vase of tomato filled with cucumber, purple onion, julienne of carrot and spicy daikon sprouts with roasted garlic and citrus tahini emulsion
Calories: 173, protein: 9 grams, carbohydrates: 19 grams, fat: 8 grams
$8

Caesar
Romaine with an anchovy-garlic-black olive crouton wafer,
Parmesan cheese tuille and zesty dressing
Calories: 167, protein: tr., carbohydrates: 17 grams, fat: 10 grams
$8

Smoked Cheddar & Pear
A purse of phyllo dough with apple-smoked cheddar and Chardonnay-poached pear with micro greens and apricot-shallot vinaigrette
Calories: 205, protein: 8 grams, carbohydrates: 15 grams, fat: 12 grams
$8

Entreés

Ocean

*Grilled Salmon
Marinated with fresh ginger root, lime, garlic, Szechwan peppercorns and a touch of sesame oil, dressed with shitake broth
Calories: 474, protein: 46 grams, carbohydrates: 0, fat: 30 grams
$28

Lobster Purse
Lobster tail and claws in shallot and Chardonnay crème, wrapped in a crepe, with saffron crème and red caviar
Calories: 674, protein: 43 grams, carbohydrates: 38 grams, fat: 37 grams
$35

*Baked Scallops
Rolled in rice crumbs, pan-seared and baked with white wine and a touch of butter
Calories: 322, protein: 32 grams, carbohydrates: 22 grams, fat: 10 grams
$31

*Seafood Scampi
Linguini with lobster, scallops & shrimp and a garnish of flame roasted peppers
Calories: 425, protein: 38 grams, carbohydrates: 47 grams, fat: 9 grams
$35

Land

*Kensington’s Beef Tenderloin
Grass-fed beef, flame-roasted and served over caramelized onions
with Morel mushroom demi-glace
Calories: 454, protein: 43 grams, carbohydrates: 52 grams, fat: 10 grams
$39

Pork Shank
Family-farm produced, very-slow-cooked with local apples,
cider & sherry with aromatic vegetables
Calories: 404, protein: 44 grams, carbohydrates: 28 grams, fat: 11 grams
$35

*Lamb Chops
Rosemary & Garlic rubbed premium rack of naturally-raised
lamb with horseradish-infused broth
Calories: 511, protein: 38 grams, carbohydrates: 12 grams, fat: 34 grams
$41

Braised Shoulder of Beef
Seared and slowly simmered in veal stock and sherry, 
with aromatic vegetables mushroom medley
Calories: 362, protein: 52 grams, carbohydrates: 5 grams, fat: 13 grams
$32

Air

*Duck Grand Marnier
Seared, scored skin slow-cooked for tenderness, the sauce is made in the pan with veal stock, Grand Marnier and bits of cranberry
Calories: 852, protein: 26 grams, carbohydrates: 36 grams, fat: 17 grams
$36

Chicken Marsala
Seared breast with sauté of porcini mushrooms sautéed
with Marsala wine in a reduction of chicken stock
Calories: 394, protein: 40 grams, carbohydrates: 21 grams, fat: 16 grams
$25

Earth

Classical Lasagna
Layers of pasta with spinach, ricotta, roasted garlic, red bean puree, zesty marinara and melted cheesy top
Calories: 560, protein: 22 grams, carbohydrates: 32 grams, fat: 40 grams
$23

Wild Rice & Tofu Griddle Cake
Pan-seared golden brown breadcrumb crust with roasted garlic & shallot velvet...a fully vegan delicacy
Calories: 295, protein: 22 grams, carbohydrates: 39 grams, fat: 5 grams
$19

Vegan Cioppino
Smoked tomato broth and aromatic vegetables with saffron, barley, soy beans, kidney beans and seitan, presented in a roasted acorn squash
Calories: 352, protein: 11 grams, carbohydrates: 63 grams, fat: 9 grams
$22

Stuffed Chard
Chard leaves filled with rice and lentil, seasoned with spiced roasted squash and eggplant mousse
with peanut curry sauce...a fully vegan delicacy
Calories: 437, protein: 10 grams, carbohydrates: 57 grams, fat: 20 grams
$21

Accompaniments

Mixed Vegetable Sauté
Seasonal vegetables sautéed with olive oil, garlic
1 cup = Calories: 65, protein: 1 gram, carbohydrates: 4 grams, fat: 5 grams

Baked Squash
Split zucchini rubbed with a touch of butter and crusted with cheesy garlic bread crumbs
4 oz = Calories: 102, protein: 3 grams, carbohydrates: 12 grams, fat: 5 grams

Two Grain Risotto
Arborio and barley cooked in smoked onion broth
½ cup = Calories: 276, protein: 4 grams, carbohydrates: 29 grams, fat: 16 grams

Parmesan & Roasted Garlic Potato
Mashed smooth with cheese, garlic and herbs.
½ cup = Calories: 251, protein: 10 grams, carbohydrates: 22 grams, fat: 14 grams

Desserts
~Sweet Delights~ $9

Molten Chocolate Cake
Silky, smooth, warm core, light & fluffy outside with vanilla ice cream
Recommended pairing:  Six Grapes Port
592 kcal, 7 g prot., 37 g carb., 48 g fat

Vanilla Crème Brule
Recommended pairing:  Cognac, Brandy
388 kcal, 4 g prot., 19 g carb., 34 g fat

Warm Poached Pear with Stilton
Drizzled with Cabernet Reduction and Vanilla Sauce
Recommended pairing:  “Dolce” – bin 449
214 kcal, 6 g prot., 36 g carb., 6 g fat

Cheese and Berries
4 ounces assorted domestic and imported cheeses
Recommended pairing:  Six Grapes Port
498 kcal, 29 g prot., 10 g carb., 39 g fat

Butter Scotch Bananas & Ice Cream
Recommended pairing:  Cognac, Brandy, Tawny Port
398 kcal, 4 g prot., 51 g carb., 21 g fat

Chocolate Sampler
Two ounces of chocolate variety
Recommended pairing:  Frangelico, Amaretto
302 kcal, 3 g prot., 36 g carb., 16 g fat

Chocolate Fudge Tart
Rich baked fudge on crispy pie crust
Recommended pairing:  Rosenblum Chocolate Port
360 kcal, 4 g prot., 43 g carb., 20 g fat

*"Thorough cooking reduces the risk of food-borne illness."
A Gratuity of 18% will be added to parties of six or more.